A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2300474 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2301857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 2300366 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4455 time: 2019-03-10 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dfe593da259bfbf71419eabbc3c9274884b7f236647fa316a7d2632d3037b53Block Operator
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